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Thursday, August 13, 2020

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HAPPENING SUNDAY

Pastor Trudy's Message

"Rizpah Mourns Her Sons "

by Lauren Wright Pittman

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Public Grief that Inspires Action

No way around it, this Scripture is full of pain and heartache and Rizpah does not get to hide away. Her loss, and therefore her grief, are intensely public. So relevant in these days when we are publicly grieving the loss of many young lives to violence and other lives to Covid-19. We put it at a distance, until we can't. Where will Rizpah find comfort?

Mighty God, You join us in our grieving and call us to join others in theirs. In Your Son Jesus, our grief and our healing are connected. In His name we pray, Amen.

9:00 am Sunday service: GLC YouTube channel

Worship materials: Worship Folder and Unraveled Art & Reflections

Children's Bulletins: Ages 3+ and Ages 7+

WONDERING...

REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLC

What is happening in the church building these days? There's a song that says, 'The church is not a building, the church is not the steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is the PEOPLE!' Throughout the pandemic we have maintained a minimal cleaning schedule. We also have routine maintenance that has been taken care of through contractors—HVAC, gutter cleaning and our backflow and elevator inspections have happened. A smaller team of counters has been meeting a couple of times each month to do the counts. The staff is starting to have office hours. The AA groups that meet at GLC continued to meet during this time as well. Of course, it has also become a YouTube studio! But it is not the same hive of activity we had pre-pandemic when our well-used building was central to our identity. Now wherever YOU are is the church!

In-person Worship in August

The live stream will continue, but we are also committed to trying new things and learning as we continue to live into the realities of the pandemic. It became clear in July that the vast majority of the congregation is not interested in coming back in larger groups, so we are offering smaller group options and some outdoor options as well. Remember, socially-distanced visits can also be arranged just let Pastor Trudy know.

Wednesday, August 19 @ 11 am

For those over 65: Small Group Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary (10-15 people).

Let Julie know which you'd like to attend or if you have no preference.

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Wednesday, August 19 @ 7 pm

For other adults: Small Group Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary (10-15 people.)

Let Julie know which you'd like to attend or if you have no preference.

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Sunday, August 23 @ 9 am

Worship in the Sanctuary (for up to 30 people).

Please email Julie to sign up. The service will also be livestreamed.

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Sunday, August 23 @ 10:15 am

Brief communion service on the front lawn.

Photo Challenge: Life-Giving Trees

It seems that we got a little ahead of ourselves! We will be using the tree photos for our slideshow on September 6. Thanks to all who have submitted photos so far!

Prayers requests from

the Blessing of the Backpacks

For healing in the world.
For school teachers and administrators and students.
For courage to learn and grow in new ways.
To remember God is with us - always.
For a vaccine for ALL!
For good grades.
That we can go back to school.
That no one passes COVID to those at home.
That our friends are happy and healthy.
For our cousins Cat & Matt who work at the hospital.
That we and others can balance schedules and learn the best we can.
For Emilia to learn to write her name.

For students and teachers, that they may be able to learn and teach safely!
That everyone stays healthy and has fun learning at home.
For Ana that she will find new ways to connect with her special ed. students.
That all the teachers and students and parents find joy amidst the health and safety parameters!
For the health of the kids and teachers.
For the sensibility of the parents.
For continuity.
School administrators and teachers/students navigating the safe opening of school.

Please email Amy Steenson or call (630) 232-0165 if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Submitted names will remain on the prayer list for two weeks.

GLC Prayer Chain

This is a confidential telephone network ministry that intercedes on behalf of those in need by lifting up specific requests, concerns, and emergency situations. To request prayer, please call Sally Harmon (630) 377-0021.

It's back! Check out what's happening in the life of GLC on the monthly calendar located on our website.

Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Food Drive

Saturday, August 15

Because of the tremendous demand this year, the food pantry at The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps is in desperate need to refill its supplies! A food drive will be held on Saturday, August 15, at its location at 1710 S. 7th Avenue in St. Charles from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please consider donating non-perishable items. For more information contact Lt. Dena @ 630-377-2769 or email: dena.smith@usc.salvationarmy.org.

Church Office Hours: a staggered staff schedule has been created to cover our office hours Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm. Please feel free to call our main line 630-232-0165 to talk with a staff member. Or, if you need to come to the church, ring the buzzer and we'll meet you at the door.

LOOKING AHEAD

Midweek Meditation

Wednesday, August 19 @ 7:00 pm

Led by Pastor Trudy on Facebook Live

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Bible Study

Thursday, August 20 @ 9:30 am

We'll look back at Sunday and ahead to next Sunday's reading.

Click on ZOOM to join.

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Northern Illinois Food Bank

Tuesday, August 25 @ 9-11 am

Contact: Martha or Bob Sobie

GLC Life in Pictures

Happy Golden Annivesary! Norm and Carolyn Loboda celebrated 50 years in July!

Emilia writes her prayer request for the school year during Blessing of the Backpacks last Sunday.

In the Mother's garden, parents Eric and Kathleen Rusk watch as their daughter Gwendolyn tests the baptismal water!

Send your pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!

Click here to see more photos

Do you follow GLC on Instagram? You've probably wondered where we've been! Due to some technical issues...we've had to create a NEW page. Come follow us @genevalutheranchurch. Hope to see you there!